Greater efforts needed to promote gender equality
VOV.VN - Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organisation (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva, on April 3 called for greater efforts to further promote gender equality as well as the role of women and girls in all peace and security processes.
Speaking on behalf of the inter-regional group at Item 10 General Debate - technical cooperation within the framework of the 55th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council, which is transpiring in Switzerland from February 26 to April 5, Dung underlined the role and contributions of women and girls to the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
He made some proposals such as prioritising the full, effective and meaningful engagement of women and girls, and recognising their contributions to decision-making mechanisms in the areas of politics, economy, culture and social affairs, especially those on poverty reduction, while ensuring sustainable livelihoods, startup and innovation, and eliminating gender barriers.
It is essential to ensure their participation and leadership in science, technology, and digital transformation, the ambassador went on to say.
He also suggested budgeting and increasing capacity building to achieve gender equality in institutions and policies across all countries, including developing nations, saying experience sharing and cooperation would help nations fast-track the implementation of the SDGs.
As a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 term, Vietnam has identified eight groups of priority matters with specific initiatives, greatly supported by other countries.
Among those priorities, promoting gender equality and ensuring human rights in sustainable development show its long-term commitments and efforts in issues of international concern.
